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Summary: You will never find a better book
Review: 'Tis By Frank McCourt I'm a 14yr. I think that all ages will enjoy this book.It tells the life of a young Irish man that needs a break in life. He just moves from Ireland to NewYork.He trys some odd jobs I would call them.He works and goes to school becomes a teacher.He takes a job at McKee high school he become a wise teacher . He gets them involed in Rome& Juliet that was the first book he got them to read I think that he really changed peoples lives .I know his book really changed my life and the way I look at it.
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Summary: An Inspiring American Journey
Review: As a reader with family connections to Ireland, I appreciated reading of Frank's journey to finding his "American" dream of belonging and succeeding through his profession of teaching. Frank's undiminishing spirit in finding and realizing his dream is inspiring. Another book, which I LOVE by Ariel and Shya Kane called "WORKING ON YOURSELF DOESN'T WORK: A BOOK ABOUT INSTANTANEOUS TRANSFORMATION" has guided me in awakening my own dreams into realities. Those realities include a loving and fun relationship with my husband, enriching relationship with my friends and a job I truly love. I whole heartedly recommend the Kanes' book to anyone interested in having their own life's dreams become true and lasting.
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Summary: 'Tis: this is the book for you
Review: 'Tis is a riveting tale of a man, who after coming of age in a poverty stricken lifestyle, overcame hardships and heartbreaks. Moving to a country he will revisit after sixteen years,Frank McCourt must now make it on his own. Remembering the family he left behind, his mother and three brothers, he must make it alone in a place that has changed so much. In a world where a Irish brogue meant you better stick with your own, Frank McCourt had a destiny of proving to the world that he is not a failure. As a highschool student, I simultaniously loved the book and was burdened by the task of reading it in a limited amount oftime. At times I found it dragging,and that was probably because I just wanted Mr. McCourt to find success in a occupation that he loved. I was tired of the suffering becuase hated to read about how pathetic his life was and how vulnerable he became to liquor. I feel that Frank McCourt let his readers down by giving in to the suffering by drinking his paychecks. Overall the book was truly an eye opener that showed you what you have and how lucky we are to have it. Frank McCourt has a beautiful way of telling his portraying the realities of life in general. The ending was definatley a relief for both the reader and Mr.McCourt.
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Summary: 'Tis rather disappointing...
Review: As much as Angela's Ashes was a story of survival, this sequel was mostly a collection of snippets from the author's adult life. True, the first half of the book recalled young Frank's struggle as an Irish-American in New York. Perhaps he could have paralelled his achievement of the American dream with his mother Angela's decline, and given us an insight to her thoughts with regard to her sons' success and her own past sacrifices... rather than just fill space until the inevitable ending, when the full circle comes to a close.
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Summary: ANGELA LITE
Review: Man, this man can write! I so much enjoy McCourt's simple, casual style that sneaks up on you sometimes. To me, the only reason this book doesn't rate quite as high as Angela's Ashes is that it isn't quite as moving (a success story instead of a poverty story...thus less dramatic). McCourt does a great job of pointing out human follies and foibles in such a casual manner, such as his digs at the military for taking him away from work he was good at (dog training) and putting him to waste...or in discussing different teaching styles. Part of the power, and part of frustration of reading the books, is that there are so many unanswered questions. Did he ever get those darn eyes fixed? Why did he give up his first teaching job? I also wished he had told us more details about his brothers. It's almost as though he wanted to let them write their own books (a la A MONK SWIMMING), or perhaps respected their privacy a bit too much. While he doesn't shy away from hard things about himself, he does give his own crumbling marriage short-shrift. After making us care so much about his romances, he turns away from them when they get tough. It's also remarkable to see how his voice changes as he ages and matures in the book. Early on, he writes like a perceptive but naive teenager. Then as a young, scared man. THen as an experienced man. That's great! And best of all, by the end of this book, the title of ANGELA'S ASHES comes full circle if you will. The scenes with his mother (and father once in a while) are among the best and most emotional, because they are packed with love, resentment, confusion, anger, pity, etc. etc. You must read this book, but you MUST, MUST, MUST read ANGELA'S ASHES first.
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Summary: His Story by Frank McCourt
Review: Pure and simple, i loved this book. Frank McCourt made me laugh out loud and then brought tears to my eyes. Everytime he was defeated, he just picked himself up and started all over again. I admired his resilience and resourcefulness. The sad part to me was his addicition to alcohol; I'm amazed he accomplished everything he did. Frank McCourt is an inspiration to all. At some time I will reread this book. Thank you Frank McCourt, you deserve all your success.
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Summary: An Irish teen comes of age in post war New York
Review: One that should be on everyone's must read list! Although it may fall a bit short of McCourt's instant classic, Angelas Ashes, readers will certainly be entertained by his tale of the awkward teen coming of age in New York. McCourt's prose, truly rich with Irish wit and humor, encourages the reader to become part of his world. His style makes you feel as if you are having a long converstion with the author. Adding to the richness of the story is McCourt's points of reference. I felt like I rode the subways and swapped stories with him throughout the Bronx and Manhattan. An inspirational tale, that turns heartache and struggle, into a flowing and humorous story.
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Summary: Disappointing follow up to Angela's Ashes...
Review: Angela's Ashes was one of the best books I'd read in a long, long time, and it was a long wait until 'Tis came out. The first book was beautifully written, with such power and words as to bring the reader into Frank's past with vivid clarity. A past that many in the Western world can't imagine even exists in today's world...the poverty, death, family traditions and social rips were beautifully described and literally opened my eyes on what I perceived as a tale from the middle age. 'Tis however, turns out to be very disappointing in many aspects. The way I felt this book, was that Frank McCourt put his whole entity, his passion and fears into it and made it into a masterpiece. This one, though still well written, lacks the energy and vigor as though all was said the first time around, and he's lost the will to continue in the second. From what appeared as an extraordinary life became dull in the follow up. There is little to accomplish from reading this book, save for the eloquent style Frank has been blessed with...the content unfortunately, sorely lacks here.
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Summary: You can hear his voice
Review: I was excited when this book came along because it meant that I could revisit Frank and continue hearing his facinating story. I think the brilliance of it is the narrative in which it is written. You hear his voice in every sentence; you hear him as he spoke in whatever stage of his life he was in. It's just a wonderful read and, although his story is mostly a string of tragedies posing as birthdays gone by, it's a story of hope. Hope because despite all he had been through he still managed to become what he wanted to be and has succeeded. And to do that and still retain a sense of humor is amazing. Saying anything more about the actual book's contents would do a browsing customer a great injustice. This is just simply a book you have to buy. That is, of course, AFTER you order and read Angela's Ashes.
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Summary: Tis
Review: This book is excellent. It is better than Angela's Ashes, which was excellent also.
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